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NEW PRODUCTS
HEMPEL LAUNCHES
HEMPAFIRE PRO 400 FIRE
PROTECTION COATING
Hempel has launched Hempafire Pro
400, a new passive fire protection coating
it says maintains the stability of steel
structures in the event of a fire for up to
120 minutes.
Passive fire protection (PFP) coatings
NORTON | SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES EXPANDS FARÉCLA
LINE FOR FINISHES ON GEL-COATED AND PAINTED SURFACES
Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced more than 10 new Farécla
compounds and wool pads it says works for a range of industrial markets,
especially in marine and composite applications. The line includes cutting,
polishing and finishing compounds, as well as application accessories designed
to enhance the shine on painted surfaces, gel coats and wood lacquers.
" We are very pleased to offer an expanded Farécla line of compounds,
enabling our major marine manufacturer customers to eliminate several
process steps, that can save over $30,000 annually, " says Craig Chaffee, Norton
| Saint-Gobain Abrasives Product Manager. " Also, the Farécla line is waterbased,
so users are realizing significant cleaning cost savings when compared
with using harder to clean oil/ filler based compounds, which need to be sent
out to expensive laundering services. Farécla application pads have a longer
life due to less harsh cleaning requirements. "
For gel coats or painted finish surfaces, a new Profile Premium Liquid
Compound is offered for removing sanding marks of P1200 and finer. Profile
Premium Coarse Cut Paste has been added to the line for gel coat surfaces to
remove sanding marks up to P800, while leaving a high gloss finish.
For a " liquid sandpaper " solution, the expanded Farécla line now includes
Profile Extra Coarse Cut Paste which is designed for aggressive compounding
on tough resins and gel coats, removing up to P600 sanding marks and leaving
a low level shine. Profile Extra Coarse Cut Paste is suitable for stone, granite
and other solid surfaces. New Profile 300 Rapid Cut Compound is a versatile,
mid-range, high gloss-compound capable of removing dry abrasive marks from
P1000-P1200, and restores the gloss and color to virtually any gel coated or
painted surface.
When protecting surfaces, new Profile Rapid Detailer & Wax is a fast liquid
spray which can be used to obtain a " just waxed " appearance or be applied for
a quick clean, leaving a high gloss finish. It will not remove previously applied
polishes or waxes which are providing continuous protection.
Also, new Profile Polymer UV Wax is quick and easy to use in a sprayable
formulation, exceptionally beneficial when working on large surfaces such as
on boats, vans, trucks and planes. The new wax delivers a high-gloss, even
finish with transparency on dark surfaces. Extremely durable, the protective
coating it creates repels many common contaminants and is highly water
resistant.
New wool back-up pads are also being offered and are part of a full
complementary line of back-up pads that also include dimple, and waffle
configurations. To improve the cut on certain compounds, the Farécla line now
has an 8-inch US Advanced Compounding Wool Pad and three 8-inch G-Mop
Buffing Wool Pads in lambswool, double-sided wool and single-sided red waffle
types. The Farécla line also includes three inch and eight-inch foam pads.
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insulate steel during a fire, which extends
the steel's load-bearing capacity and gives
valuable extra time for evacuation and
emergency response. Hempel's Hempafire
Pro intumescent PFP coatings are known
for their low loadings, which can improve
project efficiency, it says.
Hempel launched Hempafire Pro 315
in 2018, and which provides 60 minutes'
cellulosic fire protection. With the launch
of Hempafire Pro 400 under BS 476 20/21,
Hempel extends the range to include fire
protection for 90 to 120 minutes.
" Our Hempafire Pro range of products
has proven to be very attractive for
applicators and specifiers, " says Hempel's
Group Product Manager, Cellulosic PFP,
Roger Soler. " The exceptionally low
loadings help to reduce both the total
paint consumption and the number of
coats required. This in turn means our
intumescent coatings dry faster than
similar coatings, which helps to speed
up project completion times. Since
we launched Hempafire Pro 315, our
customers have asked for a coating
with similar properties certified for a
90-minute fire duration. We developed
Hempafire Pro 400 to meet this need. "
Hempafire Pro coatings can be used for
all steel profile types - for both in-shop
and on-site applications, the company
says. They can also be used in exterior
conditions and corrosion environments up
to C4 according ISO 12944.
Both Hempafire Pro 315 and Hempafire
Pro 400 are available in standard and fast
drying modes.
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